Deana had a strong desire to live in Aurous Hill for a while. This wasn’t just because she missed Bruce; she also had a deep appreciation for the warm and humid atmosphere of this ancient riverside city. Moreover, she couldn’t shake thoughts of the old house that Bruce had once rented. She envisioned herself staying in Aurous Hill, purchasing that house, and restoring it to its former glory. If things went smoothly, she might even consider making Aurous Hill her permanent home.


    Deana had married Zayne after witnessing the love of her life marry someone else, which shattered her confidence and expectations regarding rtionships. However, her marriage to Zayne quickly turned into a bond of family affection devoid of love. Once Zayne’s betrayal came to light, her feelings for him faded almost entirely.


    Although she had yet to file for divorce, she had made a firm decision in her heart: no longer would she force herself to conform to others’ wishes. From that moment on, she wanted to live for herself, with settling in Aurous Hill being the first step on her new journey. Zara, her daughter, learned that her mother nned to stay in Aurous Hill and felt an immediate resistance in her heart.


    She thought, “Both the Banks Family and the Thorne Family have their main influence in Eastcliff. It’s only in Eastcliff that I can ess more resources to help me find my benefactor.”


    “But if I stay with my mother in Aurous Hill, I won’t have any resources at my disposal!”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    “Furthermore, my mother is staunchly against me searching for my benefactor, and living under her roof will only make that search more difficult,” she mused, feeling increasingly despondent and not responding immediately to her mother’s ns.


    Noticing Zara’s conflicted expression, Deana raised an eyebrow and asked, “What’s wrong? Are you not on board with this?”


    Zara quickly replied, “No, Mom, I actually want to be with you in Aurous Hill. But to be honest, I’m worried that I might struggle to adjust to life here over time.”


    Deana nodded and inquired, “What do you mean by that?”


    Zara held up her fingers to count, saying, “For starters, the winters in Eastcliff are always dry, while Aurous Hill is quite humid.”<fn7efb> N?w ?ovel chapt?rs are published on FιndＮovel</fn7efb>


    Without missing a beat, Deana responded, “That’s not an issue! We can install a top-notch central dehumidification system in your room. We can even monitor Eastcliff’s weather in real time. If Eastcliff’s humidity is at 10%, we’ll keep your room at 10% too—no worse!”


    Zara was taken aback and quickly added, “It’s not just the humidity, Mom; it’s also about my eating habits. I’m not sure I’ll be used to the food here.”


    Deana waved her hand dismissively, saying, “No problem at all! I’ll hire a chef from Eastcliff. You love the meals he prepares, right? Your dad is heading to Australia, so the chef is free. I’ll have hime over today, and you can enjoy familiar dishes by tomorrow morning!”


    Zara looked a bit sheepish and said, “Well, I can stay here with you, but my brother still needs to go back. What happens when he leaves and the chef is here?”


    Before Deana could respond, Fitz jumped in assertively, “It’s not an issue! I’ll manage! I can eat out every day. I’m fine being a bachelor for a while—I won’t starve just because I’m alone!” He then added, “Oh, by the way, I’m not leaving Aurous Hill just yet. Stefanie Sun’s concert ising up, and I want to stick around to prepare for it before I head out after the concert.”